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Feehery Family History

Feehery Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Feeney, Feher, Feeley, Fecher, Nethery, Feeser, Feeler, Reeher

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Where is the Feehery family from?

You can see how Feehery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feehery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Feehery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Feehery families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Feehery's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Feehery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feehery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Feehery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feehery. 34% of Feehery men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Feehery women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Grain Broker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Feehery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Feehery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feehery census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 60 immigration records available for the last name Feehery. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 123 military records available for the last name Feehery. For the veterans among your Feehery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feehery lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Feehery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Feehery in 1959 was 28, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feehery ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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